used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
Angus's
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From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
Challoner
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From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
one or the other of two
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
greenhousesnounUS /ˈɡriːnhaʊsɪz/
plural of “greenhouse” — a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
INCOGNITA
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From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
Latimer
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From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
Poppea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
reopenedverbUS /riˈoʊpənd/
past form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
a special situation
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
precisely as stated
From this reading Poppea had seen very little of Philip since his father's return, for his singing lessons had become more and more irregular, until they finally ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INCOGNITA Philip and his father went away in early June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
at the time that
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Stephen Latimer, when he frankly asked John Angus the reason, was met by the vague excuse that he had been so long away that he wished his son's society; there was much to be arranged.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading One thing alone was certain, that they were to spend the summer either on board the yacht of a Mr. Challoner, John Angus's close business associate, or at his house at one of the resorts on the Maine coast.
a late time of life
From this reading There were, of course, many rumors about their plans, one being to the effect that the house on Windy Hill might not be reopened for several years, in spite of the fact that greenhouses and gardens were to be maintained as usual.
